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J397 PNB

1991 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,807 mi
Last recorded27,807 miles
Recorded on24 May 2007
Typical for 1991 Fiat 12629,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ397 PNB
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2007 27,807 miles

Corrosion to floors,sill returns & floor ribs

Headlamps weak & beam images poor

Parking brake pulls high & requires a good pull to reach efficiency

Very heavy corrosion to rear suspension trailing arms (offside holed but not considered seriously weakened)

Fail 15 May 2007 27,807 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Corrosion to floors,sill returns & floor ribs

Headlamp beam images poor & lamps weak

Parking brake pulls high & requires a good pull to reach efficiency

Very heavy corrosion to rear trailing arms (offside holed but not considered to be weakened seriously)

Pass 20 May 2006 26,486 miles

front panel at nearside bottom corner of windscreen corroded

offside front bump stop insecure

offside of center crossmember corroded

Fail 8 May 2006 26,486 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front panel at nearside bottom corner of windscreen corroded

offside front bump stop insecure

offside of center cross member corroded

How Reliable is the Fiat 126?

Based on 7,746 MOT tests across 1,358 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
362
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
1,358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 386
position lamp(s) not working 342
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 285
Stop lamp not working 281
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 275
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J397 PNB is a 1991 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 29,778 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 126 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 386 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J397 PNB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 126 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 35 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J397 PNB registered?

J397 PNB is a 1991 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J397 PNB safe to buy?

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